7A, Presbyterian Homes Redevelopment Proposal

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Ms. Kris Cuffman, 727 New Levy Lane, Chaska, stated her mother lives at 3122 Shorewood Drive and she has not received notification regarding community meetings for this project. She asked shat the impact of this project was, what the expense was to the City, what is the proposal going to do to this community and these residents. She also asked what would happen to the property values and if the watershed had been addressed. She asked what is being done to protect Little Lake Johanna property. She stated Presbyterian Homes will have underground parking but it is not clear where this will be and where the entrance will be for this. She asked how the underground parking would affect the water flow for Little Lake Johanna and Lake Johanna. She stated there are a number of commercial properties available and asked why Presbyterian Homes was not looking into these for this project. She asked what the impact of the zoning changes would be to the neighboring properties and the property value. She asked if the roads that were being used for the construction route would be repaired. This is the wrong location for this project and this is a neighborhood that is being destroyed. Mr. Dave Westlund, 3261 Sandeen Road, Arden Hills, stated he was opposed to a one way street in this location. He stated there needs to be signs for children and crossings and reduced speeds. He expressed concerns about the safety of the children in this neighborhood. Ms. Lisa Ambli, Presbyterian Homes, read a letter from Harvey McNair who is a resident of Presbyterian Homes. He outlined the challenges that residents have and how the construction of a new facility will make it easier to live at the facility Ms. Sandy Lenarz, 9061 159 Lane NW, Ramsey, read a letter from Mariam Sullivan, who is a resident of Presbyterian Homes. She expressed her excitement about having a facility that met the needs of its residents and did not have the obstacles that the current facility did. Ms. Michelle Anderson, 1769 Shorewood Curve, Arden Hills, stated she had just received notice about this project. She stated over the last couple of years there has been significant traffic increases coming down Lydia and Weaver. This is mostly from the expansion at Northwestern College. This project will increase issues in this area. She stated she is concerned about the safety of children in this area because of the amount of people speeding through the area. She also asked the City to review Condition 5 further to ensure proper drainage and grading of this project. Ms. Kim Klawiter, 3262 Sandeen Road, Arden Hills, stated Presbyterian Homes has stated in the past that they would take care of the grounds and landscaping and this has not happened. The landscaping along Sandeen Road is not well maintained. She stated she is concerned that this will continue to be a problem Ms. Nadine Bondhus, 3100 Shorewood Lane, Arden Hills, stated based on the proposed alignment of the entrance to Presbyterian Homes and Wheeler would turn this area into a